Elote Seasoning Recipe
Want to make the viral elote-style flavor at home? This homemade elote seasoning is smoky, salty, cheesy, and just the right amount of sweet and spicy. It's perfect sprinkled on grilled corn, popcorn, veggies, grilled meats, tacos, or even avocado toast. It comes together in 5 minutes with everyday pantry spices.
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Servings: 6 Tablespoons
INGREDIENTS
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon chili powder
- 1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese or cotija cheese
- 1 Tablespoon cane sugar brown sugar, or coconut sugar
- 3 teaspoons cumin
- 1 Tablespoon dried cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 Tablespoon chili powder, 1 Tablespoon parmesan cheese or cotija cheese, 1 Tablespoon cane sugar, 3 teaspoons cumin, 1 Tablespoon dried cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Use on your favorite Mexican recipes or classic Elote (grilled corn) with mayo, lime juice, lime zest, and cotija cheese.
Recipe Equipment
Small bowl
Resealable bag or airtight jar for storing
Notes
Pantry storage: omit the cheese and store it in an airtight jar or container in the pantry for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 0.6mg | Sodium: 472.7mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 2.1g | Vitamin A: 24.8IU
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